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Scotland's mountains: 'tell walkers where to go'

Scotland stands accused of ‘mountain nihilism’ in its continuing opposition to adopting the practice of waymarking footpaths on its high ground.

Keep walkers on the verge, says society

Britain is on the verge of losing some of its most important walkers’ resources, according to a campaign group.

Solicitor Jackie is first woman head of conservation group

Britain’s oldest national conservation body has elected its first woman chairman. Jackie Warr, a solicitor, will head the Open Spaces Society –...

Final Legg as campaigning chairman Rodney steps down

The chairman of Britain’s oldest national conservation body is to step down. Access champion Rodney Legg has announced he will retire after 20 ye...

Scots Ramblers welcome Europe's biggest windfarm, but...

The Ramblers in Scotland have given a cautious welcome to the opening to a massive windfarm south of Glasgow.

Coastal path bill must go ahead, say Ramblers

Campaigners today upped the pressure on the Government to push ahead with the proposed coastal path in England.

Trust urges Scots walkers on to its routes

The National Trust for Scotland has joined other groups in urging people to pull on their boots and hit the hills.

Hello marilyn! One up, one down in trio's survey quest

They’re at it again! Not satisfied with promoting a Welsh hill to mountain status and elevating an Arran peak to the list of marilyns, three intrepi...

Kate's quarter century for the common good

The woman who heads Britain’s oldest national conservation body has clocked up a quarter century’s service.

Runners will take to the fells for 100-miler

More than 200 super-fit athletes will tackle one of the country’s toughest mountain races this weekend.

Jamming will affect Weald walkers' signals

Gadget-lovers will have to revert to map and compass for a while as the Ministry of Defence conducts a jamming exercise near the High Weald later this year.

Scots mountain council in good shape, as numbers rise

Membership of the body that represents mountaineers north of the border broke the 10,000 mark this year, according to its annual report, released today.

Nevis summit hair salon will be a cut above

Walkers who make it to the top of Britain’s highest mountain this Sunday may find themselves a cut above the rest.

National park rangers to lead access-land walks

Walkers who want to get off the footpaths and enjoy their right to roam can join a series of free hikes organised by a national park.

Heritage website takes walkers back in time

Walkers and cyclists can take a trip back in time with the launch of a website detailing some of Scotland’s historic paths and tracks.

Charities chip in to help stop Three Peaks erosion

Two major charities have agreed to chip in to help an area hit by erosion caused in part by challenge events they run.

Dales paths take walkers off the roads

Walkers on the Pennine Way will have to contend with a little less road walking after a national park created a new section of footpath.

Euro grant kickstarts Scots footpath programme

Work will start on footpath improvements on some of Scotland’s best loved mountain paths with the news that £1m has been raised to enable the project to go ahead.